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| - Since moving to the Highland Park/Tuxedo area, I've been searching for solid neighbourhood pubs for Friday after-work pints, wing nights, and good beer. Variety in the neighbourhood is definitely lacking, but a few small pubs are worth checking out, notably North on Center and this one - Nixx Neighbourhood Pub. It's within stumbling distance to my house, it has pool tables and a large bar - not to mention plenty of seating, including a sweet patio cornering Edmonton Trail and 24th Ave - and it even has a liquor store attached to it in case the bill starts to get steep. The one time I've gone in, the service was outstanding - our server definitely went above and beyond, constantly refilling our waters on the patio and making friendly conversation. The atmosphere is chill with a varied crowd of people having drinks and shooting the sh*t.
After a nice spicy Caesar, I decided to order a Bacon Brie Burger with Sweet Potato Fries. The burger meat was tender, juicy and fresh. They might be using half beef/half pork, but don't quote me on that. Either way, it was absolutely delicious and just how I like to make it at home. There was the smallest streak of pink in the middle, which is a rare find in these parts due to ridiculous Canadian food industry laws. Lovers of tough, tasteless beef should never forget that it's the internal temperature that needs to be reached, not the brown colour. The slightly melted Brie cheese was a nice contrast to the crispy bacon, which was also excellently prepared - I hate bacon that breaks into ten bits when you bite into it. The veggies were freshly cut. My only qualm with the burger was the bun, which was toasted more than it needed to be, thus making it hard. The fries were also satisfying with the accompanying chipotle mayo - I finished it all and left with a full gut, even despite the lack of beer.
Nixx is a great little neighbourhood spot with solid eats and outgoing service! I will be returning many a night during the frosty winter ahead.
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